Pennsylvania cost guide
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Pennsylvania
Quick answer
Sprinkler System Installation in Pennsylvania costs an estimated $595 - $2,000 per zone. That is 1% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Pennsylvania earn $19.95 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per zone)
- $595 - $2,000
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #27 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Pennsylvania: $3,570 - $11,900 (6 zones at per zone)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Pennsylvania
- Number of zones needed to cover the yard.
- Water pressure, backflow preventer and any local permit requirements.
- Controller type, including smart or weather-based controllers.
- Digging conditions: rocky soil, slopes and hardscape crossings.
- Local labor costs: Pennsylvania landscaping wages are 1% below the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Pennsylvania compares
Sprinkler System Installation companies in Pennsylvania
Other landscaping costs in Pennsylvania
- Lawn Mowing$43 - $70
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $99
- Yard Cleanup$125 - $395
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $74
- Gardener$34 - $64
- Tree Removal$395 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$0.99 - $1.98
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.93 - $25
- Landscape Design$690 - $2,950
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,900
- Paver Patio$9.92 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $64
- French Drain$9.90 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $300
- Xeriscaping$4.96 - $20
- Snow Removal$30 - $69
- Commercial Lawn Care$790 - $1,600
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Pennsylvania: common questions
How much does sprinkler system installation cost in Pennsylvania?
About $595 - $2,000 per zone. The US range is $600 - $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Is sprinkler system installation more expensive in Pennsylvania than average?
Pennsylvania ranks #27 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sprinkler system installation runs 1% below the national average.
What affects sprinkler system installation prices in Pennsylvania?
Number of zones needed to cover the yard. Water pressure, backflow preventer and any local permit requirements. Controller type, including smart or weather-based controllers. Digging conditions: rocky soil, slopes and hardscape crossings.
How do I find sprinkler system installation companies in Pennsylvania?
Local Landscaping lists 15 businesses offering this service in Pennsylvania, including in Philadelphia, Allentown, Conway, Pittsburgh and 8 more. Ask each for the number of zones, backflow and permit costs and the warranty on parts and labor.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for Pennsylvania by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.